I've only made bruschetta once on the grill (because there wasn't any oven space), and it turned out soggy. I definitely needed to pre-grill the bread as you did. Bruschetta is so good but gets mushy without this step. I'll have to try this again!

I definitely understand that. I think to get meaty burnt ends that aren't excessively fatty and chewy, you need a bigger brisket. Our 10 pounder had decent burnt ends (good flavor) but were indeed fatty. So yes, you can take the flat and make "faux burnt ends" or corned beef from the point sounds like a good idea! But if you want WAY less work? Buy the trimmed flat.

When I was making this Instructable, I was hoping more people would want to come to Kansas City, not just make people sad they left! haha.

Haha! Well that's why we designed it to have a hinged door that can close with magnets. Just in case Captain didn't like it... or we stole it from him and put our own goodies inside... we could close the door so it looked like a regular AT-AT. If you make a kids bed (or an adult bed...), I think using the leg design from this CAT-CAT could be helpful - using a straight leg (board) but notching out the knees to appear that they articulate and adding circle joints. I hope you'll post pictures of it!

I've been thinking about this... pros and cons: your cardboard overlay detail could be super cool, but I'm not sure about the structural soundness of it. However, I have never made a project with cardboard and don't know how to build to make it sturdy. You definitely need a strong mid body and legs section. If you're not making this as a cat tower, it would definitely work, and I believe there are actually multiple cardboard AT-ATs on Instructables. If it IS for a cat, I would consider making a SIMPLE wood frame (like a disproportionate side table) with legs and a "table top" base and build around it with cardboard from there. That way you have strong legs and something to sit on, but that the cat might not be able to jump up on the top. If you do it, send pics! And how heavy ...

I've been thinking about this... pros and cons: your cardboard overlay detail could be super cool, but I'm not sure about the structural soundness of it. However, I have never made a project with cardboard and don't know how to build to make it sturdy. You definitely need a strong mid body and legs section. If you're not making this as a cat tower, it would definitely work, and I believe there are actually multiple cardboard AT-ATs on Instructables. If it IS for a cat, I would consider making a SIMPLE wood frame (like a disproportionate side table) with legs and a "table top" base and build around it with cardboard from there. That way you have strong legs and something to sit on, but that the cat might not be able to jump up on the top. If you do it, send pics! And how heavy is it? That's hard to say because it's so awkwardly shaped that two people have to carry it. I want to say between 40-50 lbs. I know the head alone is like 6 lbs. This was another reason we cut off the 3/4" plywood base and made it more organic. I feel like it lost 50 lbs, but was also still sturdy enough for a pouncing cat.

This looks so good. Great, and tedious, work. Side note, I like your sandpaper organization idea; so smart. Lastly, it's funny you asked about putting one of these on a trekking pole because the entire time I was thinking, man I want this on a walking stick!

Thanks, can't wait to add even more details. Will update with pictures when we do! And I think Captain is still riding on being slightly internet famous, as you can tell he wants more photoshoots. (that's not a joke) :)

I think my cat is the real winner here. ;) Thanks!

You're pawsitively kind!!

Surprisingly yes! Even though the CAT-CAT isn't in it's final spot, he sits on it wherever it goes. It's kind of strange... :)

This is so gorgeous. I've done a few small stained glass pieces before but have never heard of tapping the score line with the ball OR push pinning your project to a piece of cardboard. SUCH good ideas! I haven't been able to achieve curved cuts like that before. Thanks for getting more stained glass added to Instructables.